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Episode 2: Aoife

Episode 2: Aoife

Update: 2025-11-03
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In this heartfelt episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Adrian, Aoife’s dad. Adrian opens up about the incredible joy of welcoming his daughter into the world in 2007, and the unimaginable heartache of saying goodbye to her in 2012.

He shares how Aoife’s passing became a powerful turning point, accelerating a career change and a renewed sense of purpose.

With honesty, warmth, and courage, Adrian offers words of comfort and guidance to anyone navigating similar grief.

Thank you, Adrian, for sharing your story with such openness -your words will touch and help anyone who listens.

Please take care while listening. Take breaks if you need to, and remember you are not alone. A full list of support resources is available in the show notes and below.

https://aoifesclowndoctors.ie/

Irish Organisations for bereaved parents and families -

  • Anam Cara - anamcara.ie
  • Féileacáin - feileacain.ie
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ireland - pregnancyandinfantloss.ie
  • FirstLight - firstlight.ie
  • A Little Lifetime Foundation - alittlelifetime.ie
    Barretstown - barretstown.org




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